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Sam Allardyce pictured on June 8, 2018
On This Day: Blackburn Rovers sack Sam Allardyce
The 1995 champions have since fallen as far as League One under owners Venky's before recovering to reach the second tier.
Dec 13, 09:14
Liverpool players celebrate scoring against Arsenal on September 28, 2020
Tactical Analysis: How Liverpool dominated Arsenal in 3-1 Premier League victory
Sports Mole provides in-depth tactical analysis from Liverpool's 3-1 Premier League victory over Arsenal on Monday night.
Sep 30, 21:23
Ricardo Vaz Te and Sam Allardyce celebrate winning promotion with West Ham in 2012
Playoff heroes: Ricardo Vaz Te
The January signing scored a late winner at Wembley to earn the Hammers promotion.
May 28, 13:10
Sam Allardyce pictured on June 8, 2018
Sam Allardyce does not expect league season to finish
Former Premier League manager Sam Allardyce struggles to see how the Premier League can be completed amid the coronavirus outbreak.
Mar 24, 20:51
Sam Allardyce pictured on June 8, 2018
Sam Allardyce not "actively" seeking new managerial role
Sam Allardyce has backed Jordan Pickford to remain England's number one for the Euros.
Mar 3, 07:00
Everton boss Carlo Ancelotti on February 1, 2020
Carlo Ancelotti: 'I've made Everton players comfortable when they play'
The Toffees are ninth in the Premier League.
Feb 7, 16:05
Jack Collison pictured in 2012
Interview: Jack Collison on West Ham's struggles, the club's best youngster and a rivalry brewing with Beckham
Former West Ham midfielder Jack Collison speaks to Sports Mole about his career, the challenges that came with early retirement, and a rivalry brewing with David Beckham.
Jan 29, 07:30
PFA chief Gordon Taylor pictured in February 2013
PFA allowed extension to delay release of its charity's latest accounts
Chairman Ben Purkiss led calls for a review of how the PFA was governed in 2018.
Jan 15, 20:41
PFA chief Gordon Taylor pictured in February 2013
Ben Purkiss: 'PFA review must continue'
Ben Purkiss led calls for the union to evolve back in 2018.
Jan 15, 12:34
Sam Allardyce pictured on June 8, 2018
Sam Allardyce: 'I would improve Arsenal defence'
Former England and Everton boss Sam Allardyce insists that he would only need a day to improve Arsenal's backline.
Dec 16, 09:50
Watford interim boss Hayden Mullins pictured on December 4, 2019
Hayden Mullins admits he wants Watford job on permanent basis
Mullins has taken over following the sacking of Sanchez Flores.
Dec 5, 18:33
General view of Watford's Vicarage Road from April 2018
Watford fail with Jose Angel Ziganda approach?
Watford reportedly make an unsuccessful approach for former Athletic Bilbao boss Jose Angel Ziganda as they continue their search for their third manager of the season.
Dec 2, 23:27
Sam Allardyce pictured on June 8, 2018
Sam Allardyce interested in vacant Watford job
Sam Allardyce says that he would be interested in taking on the vacant Watford job following the sacking of Quique Sanchez Flores on Sunday.
Dec 2, 20:31
Everton manager Marco Silva gives instructions on November 9, 2019
Marco Silva insists he is still the right man for Everton
The Toffees have suffered six losses in nine Premier League matches.
Nov 24, 10:25
Arsene Wenger picks up an award in Liberia on August 24, 2018
Arsene Wenger turns 70: His most intense feuds
Wenger was involved in some of the most high-profile managerial feuds in the modern era .
Oct 21, 09:20
Jesse Lingard in action for Manchester United on September 25, 2019
Sam Allardyce claims Manchester United could be relegated
Former England manager Sam Allardyce claims that Manchester United could face relegation from the Premier League this season.
Oct 9, 18:38
N'Golo Kante in action for Chelsea on September 15, 2018
News Extra: Kante caution, 'Unconvincing' Fred, Newcastle "f***ing embarrassment"
The latest news snippets from across the footballing world, including Frank Lampard's fitness assessment of N'Golo Kante, Gary Neville's comments on Fred and Sean Longstaff's brutal assessment of Newcastle United.
Oct 2, 07:47
Romelu Lukaku in action for Manchester United on January 5, 2019
News Extra: Lukaku on being 'overweight', 'Sad' Alexis Sanchez, New Cardiff boss
Sports Mole rounds up the latest news snippets from across the footballing world, including Jose Mourinho's comments on Alexis Sanchez, Romelu Lukaku discussing his weight issues and a potential new boss for Cardiff City.
Sep 16, 21:57
Sam Allardyce pictured on June 8, 2018
Sam Allardyce questions decision to postpone Bolton match against Doncaster
The former Trotters boss believes the club's youngsters would have benefited from playing Doncaster on Tuesday.
Aug 20, 09:34
Sam Allardyce pictured on June 8, 2018
Former boss Sam Allardyce: 'Wilfried Zaha needs to leave Crystal Palace'
Former manager Sam Allardyce says that Wilfried Zaha - an alleged target for Arsenal - has reached a stage in his career where he needs to leave Crystal Palace.
Jul 24, 13:44
Sheffield Wednesday manager Steve Bruce watches on during his side's Championship clash with Swansea City on February 23, 2019
Steve Bruce confirms Newcastle United talks
Bruce replaced Dutchman Jos Luhukay as Owls boss in January,
Jul 13, 16:24
Sam Allardyce pictured on June 8, 2018
Sam Allardyce rejects Newcastle United job following Rafael Benitez exit
The former England boss was 'flattered' by the offer.
Jul 11, 07:47
Bruno Fernandes celebrates after scoring for Sporting Lisbon in their Europa League clash with Villarreal in February 2019
Thursday's papers: Bruno Fernandes, Wilfried Zaha, Paul Pogba
Wilfried Zaha, Paul Pogba and Toby Alderweireld are making headlines in Thursday's papers.
Jul 11, 07:24
Nikola Vlasic in action for Everton in pre-season on July 26, 2018
Nikola Vlasic close to completing switch from Everton to CSKA Moscow
The 21-year-old scored eight goals in 31 matches on loan at the Russian club last season.
Jun 19, 13:48
Theo Walcott and Nacho Monreal face off during the Premier League game between Arsenal and Everton on September 23, 2018
Preview: Everton vs. Arsenal - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Sunday's Premier League clash between Everton and top-four chasing Arsenal, including predictions, team news and head-to-head records.
Apr 5, 18:51
Marco Silva in charge of Everton on October 5, 2018
Farhad Moshiri: 'Marco Silva will remain as Everton boss'
Everton owner Farhad Moshiri suggests that there are no plans to part company with manager Marco Silva.
Feb 5, 17:58
Sam Allardyce pictured on June 8, 2018
Huddersfield are doomed – even I couldn't save them, says Sam Allardyce
The Terriers are searching for a new manager after the departure of David Wagner.
Jan 15, 10:56
Huddersfield Town manager David Wagner on January 2, 2019
Who next as Huddersfield hunt for David Wagner's successor?
Sam Allardyce and David Moyes are the early favourites to replace David Wagner.
Jan 14, 19:19
Nikola Vlasic in action for Everton in pre-season on July 26, 2018
Vlasic criticises Everton's 'awful' game under former boss Allardyce
The 21-year-old was signed by Ronald Koeman from Hadjuk Split in August 2017.
Jan 10, 11:14
Fulham manager Slavisa Jokanovic pictured on November 5, 2018
5 contenders to succeed Gary Rowett as Stoke manager
There is a Championship vacancy in the Potteries following Rowett's departure.
Jan 8, 11:43
Everton manager Sam Allardyce at the Premier League match against Chelsea on December 23, 2017
The leading contenders to replace Mark Hughes as Southampton manager
Hughes led Saints to only one Premier League win in 14 games this term.
Dec 3, 10:21
Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp watches on during his side's Premier League clash with Brighton on August 25, 2018
Preview: Liverpool vs. Everton - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews the 232nd Merseyside derby as unbeaten Liverpool host Everton at Anfield, including predicted XIs, teams news and head-to-head records.
Dec 1, 11:47
Scott Parker as coach for Fulham in August 2018
Scott Parker 'lined up as Slavisa Jokanovic replacement at Fulham'
Fulham are reportedly considering the possibility of appointing first-team coach and former player Scott Parker as manager should they sack Slavisa Jokanovic.
Nov 8, 09:52
Mark Hughes in charge of Southampton on August 18, 2018
Southampton boss Mark Hughes 'given one match to save his job'
Southampton will reportedly sack under-fire manager Mark Hughes if they fail to beat Watford at St Mary's on Saturday.
Nov 6, 14:35
Sam Allardyce takes Soccer Aid training on June 7, 2018
Sam Allardyce eyeing future director of football, chairman role
Former England and Everton manager Sam Allardyce reveals that he would like to secure a future role as a director of football or chairman.
Nov 3, 09:57
Marcus Rashford in action for Manchester United on August 19, 2018
Jose Mourinho: 'Pressure on Marcus Rashford is too high'
Manchester United boss Jose Mourinho says that "the pressure" on Marcus Rashford "is too high".
Nov 2, 23:45
Eric Dier in action for Tottenham Hotspur on August 28, 2018
Rio Ferdinand slams 'embarrassing' Sam Allardyce claims on Eric Dier
Rio Ferdinand dismisses Sam Allardyce's suggestion of Sergio Busquets being "no better than" Eric Dier following Spain's 3-2 loss to England on Monday evening.
Oct 16, 18:46
Ruben Loftus-Cheek in action for Chelsea in pre-season on August 3, 2018
Sam Allardyce: 'Ruben Loftus-Cheek must leave Chelsea'
Former England boss Sam Allardyce urges Ruben Loftus-Cheek to leave Chelsea in the January transfer window.
Oct 11, 10:20
Anthony Martial is substituted off by Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho on February 25, 2018
Sam Allardyce: 'Anthony Martial has not delivered for Manchester United'
Former Everton boss Sam Allardyce says that he is "surprised" by the news that Anthony Martial has reportedly been offered a new contract by Manchester United.
Sep 7, 19:02
Jordan Pickford in action for Everton on May 5, 2018
Everton goalkeeper Jordan Pickford: 'Marco Silva's tactics are enjoyable'
Everton goalkeeper Jordan Pickford says that the first-team squad are enjoying trying to adapt to the tactics of new boss Marco Silva.
Aug 29, 12:34
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Tables header RHS
TeamPWDLFAGDPTS
1Liverpool15113131131836
2Chelsea16104237191834
3Arsenal1686229151430
4Nottingham ForestNott'm Forest168442119228
5Manchester CityMan City168352823527
6Aston Villa167452425-125
7Bournemouth157352320324
8Fulham166642422224
9Brighton & Hove AlbionBrighton166642625124
10Tottenham HotspurSpurs1672736191723
11Brentford167273230223
12Newcastle UnitedNewcastle166552321223
13Manchester UnitedMan Utd166462119222
14West Ham UnitedWest Ham155372028-818
15Crystal Palace163761721-416
16Everton153661421-715
17Leicester CityLeicester163582134-1314
18Ipswich TownIpswich162681628-1212
19Wolverhampton WanderersWolves1623112440-169
20Southampton1612131136-255


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